Zimbabwe showcased their dominance in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers with a resounding 304-run victory over the United States of America (USA) in their Group A encounter at th??e Harare Sports Club on Monday, June 26.

Having already secured a place in the Super Six stage, Zimbabwe achieved a historic milestone by recording their highest-ever total in One-Day Internationals (ODIs), amassing a formidable 408 for 6 in their allotted 50 overs. They then sk??ittled?? out USA for a meagre 104 runs in just 25.1 overs.

The margin of victory, a massive 304 runs, is now the second-highest in men’s ODIs, coming close to India’s 317-run triumph over Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram in January 2023.

Zimbabwean captainSean Williams played a breathtaking knock, smashing a 65-ball century which he eventually converted into a career-best 174 off just 101 deliveries. His explosive knock included 21 boundaries and five sixes, setting the foundation for Zimbabwe’s mammoth total.

Williams received ample support from wicketkeeper Joylord Gumble, who contributed a valuable 78 off 103 balls, along with Sikandar Raza (48 off 27) and Ryan Burl (47 off 16), as Zimbabwe unle??ashed an onslaught on the USA bowling attack.

In response, the US??A team struggled to find any rhythm and succumbed to the pressure exerted by the Zimbabwean bowle?rs.

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This victory victory not only highlights Zimbabwe’s prowess in the tournament but also emphasises their determination to secure a place in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup. With their commanding performance against USA, Zimbabwe have once a?gain d??emonstrated their potential as a formidable force in international cricket.

As the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier progresses, Zimbabwe will be eager to carry forward their winnin?g momentum into the Super Six stage.

Top 5 ODI wins in men’s cricket (by runs):

• 317 runs – India vs Sri Lanka at Thiruvananthapuram, 2023
• 304 runs – Zimbabwe vs USA at Harare, 2023
• 290 runs – New Zealand vs Ireland at Aberdeen, 2008
• 275 runs – Australia vs Afghanistan at Perth, 2015
• 272 runs – South Africa vs Zimbabwe at Benoni, 2010

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Hosts Zimbabwe will take on United States of America (USA) in the 17th match of the ICC ODI World Cup ??Qualifiers 2023 at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Monday, Jun??e 26.

Zimbabwe are on a winning streak and sitting at the top of Group A, while USA are struggling at the bottom with three ??consecutive loss?es.

Zimbabwe won their last match against West Indies by 35 runs. On the other hand, USA faced a defeat against the Netherlands in their last fixture.

Pitch report:

The track at the Harare Sports Club is skewed towards favouring batters and they can rely on the pitch’s consistent bounce. The surface is expected to get better as the game progresses so chasing the total would be a preferable choice.

Probable XIs:

Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (c), RP Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, J Gumbie (wk), Clive Madande, TL Chatara, WP Masakadza?, Blessing Muzarabani, R Ngarava

United States of America: Shayan Jahangir (wk), Aaron Jones (c), Sushant Modani, Saiteja Mukkamalla??, G Singh, NK Patel, SR Taylor, MD Patel, NP Kenjige, Jasdeep Singh, SN Netrava?lkar

Dream11 Prediction:

• Wicket-keeper: Clive Madande
• Batters: Craig Ervine, Steven Taylor, Wessly Madhevere, Gajanand Singh
• All-rounders: Sean Williams (c), Sikandar Raza (vc), Ryan Burl, Aaron Jones
• Bowlers: Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

Squads:

Zimbabwe: Joylord Gumbie(wk), Craig Ervine(c), Wessly Madhever??e, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Welli??ngton Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara, Luke Jongwe, Innocent Kaia, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brad Evans

USA: Steven Taylor, Sushant Modani, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Aaron Jones(c), Gajanand Singh, Shayan Jahangir(wk), Nisarg Patel, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali ?Khan, Kyle Phillip, Monank Patel, Abhishek Paradkar, Us?man Rafiq.

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